London is losing one of its deputy police chiefs.
The London Police Services Board announced on Tuesday that Deputy Chief of Operations Stuart Betts is stepping down in the new year to become Chief of Police in Peterborough.
“We congratulate Deputy Chief Betts on being appointed the Chief of Police of the Peterborough Police Service,” Police Board Chair Susan Toth said in a statement released Tuesday. “While we are sad to lose him, we know that he will bring to Peterborough the same dedication, work ethic and commitment to the community and members of the police service that he showed as Deputy Chief in London.”
A 25 year veteran of policing, Betts joined the London Police Service in July of 2019. His career began in 1997 with York Regional Police.
“It is with mixed emotions that I leave the London Police Service,” Betts said. “It has been a privilege to serve as Deputy Chief over these past three years and I am grateful for the relationships I have built both within our organization and throughout the community of London. I am proud of the work done each and every day by the sworn and civilian members of LPS, and I know they will continue to serve the community with integrity and professionalism. I would like to thank Chief Williams, Deputy Chief McIntyre and the entire Senior Management Team, for their support during my tenure here, and of course, the London Police Services Board for entrusting me with this role. Thank you, as well, to the London Police Association for your collaboration in advocating for our members.”
Betts’ resignation from the London Police Service is effective January 8, 2023.
